The Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) supports researchers from Türkiye participating in research and training activities at SESAME.
The programme aims to strengthen Turkish expertise in synchrotron science, promote international collaboration and facilitate access to advanced light-source facilities.
Research Activities
Support is available for researchers conducting experiments at SESAME. Where a suitable beamline is not available at SESAME, TENMAK may also support access to selected international synchrotron facilities, subject to programme rules.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be member of a research group led by a qualified principal investigator;
- Be affiliated with a Turkish university or public research institution, or be enrolled as a graduate student at a Turkish university;
- Have an accepted proposal with confirmed beamtime;
- satisfy TENMAK's English language requirements.
Up to four researchers may receive support for each research activity.
Each researcher may receive support for a maximum of three research activities per budget year.
Financial support
Subject to approval and budget availability, TENMAK may cover:
- Economy-class international airfare;
- Daily subsistence allowance in accordance with applicable Turkish regulations.
Accommodation, local transportation, visa fees and other personal expenses are not covered.
Training Activities
TENMAK also supports participation in activities that enhance users' expertise in synchrotron science, including:
- Summer schools;
- Workshops;
- Hands-on training courses;
- User meetings;
- Other training activities related to SESAME beamline applications.
Training activities of up to one month’s duration may be supported.
Each researcher may receive support for a maximum of two training activities per budget year.
Application procedure
Applications should be submitted directly to TENMAK at least 20 days before the planned travel date.
For research activities, applicants must first obtain confirmation of accepted beamtime at SESAME (or another eligible facility, where applicable).
Following completion of the supported activity, participants are required to submit the reports and documentation requested by TENMAK.
Further details, application forms and the complete rules are available at:
https://www.tenmak.gov.tr/haberler/sesame-faaliyetlerinin-desteklenmesine-iliskin-usul-ve-esaslar-revize-edilerek-yururluge-girdi